Nutrition News

New updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children would provide more nutritious options to low-income families.

Researchers from New York University have found that children are vulnerable to deceptive marketing of unhealthy food because of a lack of government oversight.

At the 2022 AAP National Conference & Exhibition, a practitioner shares her expertise on how to communicate with families to manage a child’s eating disorder (ED) and review practical strategies while increasing patient and family satisfaction.

Researchers saw the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program and grab-and-go meals helped provide meals to a wide range of children after schools closed in March 2020.

What kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.

VIVUS LLC announced the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of QSYMIA (phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules) for the treatment of obesity in adolescents ages 12 to 17 years.

Address concerns that a child is not eating a balanced diet through education, reassurance.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the import of over 66 million servings of infant formula from Singapore, focusing on supply for vulnerable consumers.

In Taiwan, a recent study examined whether mothers who had food safety–related risk perceptions of mercury led to lower exposure in mother and child.

A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.

A new study examines the relationship between an extended duration of mother-child breastfeeding and protective associations to asthma.

The AAP sent 2 letters to federal officials urging for immediate action to increase the supply of safe formula in the United States.

A look at what the Contemporary Pediatrics® team covered this week.

The proposed aid bill would give the FDA funds to increase staff and prepare for future infant formula shortages.

This week, the agency announced it is encouraging importation of infant formula from usually unutilized foreign means in hopes of increasing access to the product in the wake of the country-wide shortage.

Parents are on edge as the formula shortage worsens across the United States. Pediatricians, the AAP, and White House advise on available options.

At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, Carol Duh-Leong, MD, MPP led a discussion on the prenatal risk factors for high birthweight.

At the 2022 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Marisa Stahl, MD, MSCS, discussed how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the gluten epidemic.

At the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting 2022, Alexandra Russell, MD discusses best complementary and alternative medicines for pediatric gastrointestinal disorders.

A recent report reveals just how much sugar infants and toddlers are eating—and it’s not pretty.

A recent study investigates how fun stories and engaging playtime can help increase vegetable intake among preschoolers.

Even though they may be too old to participate in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), a new study shows that the program can help older kids eat better, too.

For low-income families, securing an adequate supply of nutritious foods can be a challenge. There are public programs to help supplement grocery budgets, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but do these help needy families improve their overall nutrition?

Parents and caregivers of children with feeding disorders face lot of hurdles. Pediatricians can help by providing family-centered holistic, well-rounded care that takes both medical and social issues into consideration.

Children who are eligible in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and stay enrolled at least until age 2 years fare better than children who leave the program early, despite still being eligible.

A recent study investigating how foods impact gut health in children points to plant-based proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, and grains as key to a diverse and healthy microbiome.

A recent study investigates the quality of early childhood diets both at home and at school, and neither are where they need to be.